Acts 25:19, KJV- “But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.” The Jewish Sadducees and the Pharisees were attempting to convince the Roman rulers to kill Paul in Acts 25, yet he affirmed Jesus to be alive. I am always surprised when I come across the actual ... Continue Reading »
I am expecting the future and hope You expect for me LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, KJB- “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Do you have hope in your future, or do you expect what God expects? The NIV translation for Jeremiah 29:11, I have read for years is “For I know the plans I have for you," ... Continue Reading »
God has chosen me.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 22:14, NKJV- “Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.” Is it arrogant to believe, much less say, “God has chosen me”? Before you believe that you are not worthy, please consider this verse is part of Saul’s, ... Continue Reading »
I am going wherever the Spirit compels me, not knowing what will happen.
Acts 20:22, NIV- “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.” ... Continue Reading »
We find the truth when we search the Scriptures day after day.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11, NLT- “And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Who defines truth for you? Is it the opinions of family and friends, social media, news ... Continue Reading »
The LORD Almighty has entrusted His Word with us.
Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 29:3, NIV-“He entrusted the letter to Elasah son of Shaphan and to Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It said:” Have you ever heard of the names of Elasah Son of Shaphan and Gemaria Son of Hilkiah? Probably not as they were only mentioned this one time in the ... Continue Reading »
LORD, I am trusting the plans You have for us.
Jeremiah 29:11, AMP- “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Thank You heavenly Father for thinking about us and planning our lives so that we glorify You and help Your people. I am praying to live in the peace and hope that ... Continue Reading »